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From muddy football kits to that little black dress, your washing machine works hard to keep everything looking new. But after all that cleaning, the drum needs a little TLC to prevent mould and unpleasant odours from building. Luckily, we've got all the info you need to keep your appliance happy and your laundry germ-free.
Nobody wants to clean their clothes in a dirty machine. Bacteria builds up inside the drum over time, leading to germs and bad smells. By popping on a drum clean cycle every now and again you can be confident your clothes will come out as squeaky-clean as your machine.
If the thought of scrubbing your washing machine gives you the heebie-jeebies, don’t worry – one of the other things a drum clean programme does is save you time. Instead of having to wash by hand, this nifty setting does all the hard work for you.
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The Drum Clean program is just what you need to look after your machine and your clothes. If you notice any odours coming from inside, run this cycle without any laundry, and those pesky smells will be banished. Now your clothes will always come out smelling fresh and sparkling clean.
Clean clothes start with a clean washing machine. The Drum Clean + cycle makes washing look after itself with a mix of soaking, pulsating and high-speed spinning. This not only helps the machine stay sparkling clean, it also gets rid of 99.9% of bacteria so it’ll smell like roses. This feature even helps the machine run better for longer – so it’s a win-win. And, you don’t have to worry about when to run the Drum Clean + cycle, the machine will remind you when it’s time to clean it again. Easy-peasy.
Life is busy enough without you having to speak washing machine language, so Siemens make it really simple. The washing machine automatically tells you to run the drumClean programme after 20 washes to keep it in tip top shape. No guessing or wondering, it’ll let you know when it needs some TLC, so it can stay clean and odour free.
Haier’s Smart Dual Spray feature automatically keeps the inside of your machine clean. At the end of the cycle, it sprays water to clear the gasket and the window of residue and dirt, helping to keep everything inside hygienic. This keeps bacteria and germs at bay – good news for anyone with allergies.
Over time, bacteria will grow in the drum which can cause bad odours. This also means your clothes won’t be fully clean after being washed. So, it’s best to get into good habits and run the drum clean cycle on a regular basis – around once a month should do the trick.